Covid-19
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Some Lessons from the History of Epidemics in Africa
The history of endemic diseases epidemics and pandemics in Africa shows that the continent has had a long experience of biomedicine -
Kenya: We cannot police ourselves out of the pandemic
From early on, the government treated COVID-19 as a law enforcement rather than public health issue. It has a long way to go to ... -
Malawi: Campaigning during COVID-19 doesn’t have to be like this
Political parties are putting their supporters at risk by holding huge rallies. But there are alternatives. Read all our COVID-19 coverage Next month, Malawians ... -
Epidemics and Social Observation: Why Africa Needs a Different Approach to Covid-19
Why haven’t social factors been more thoroughly scrutinised in the huge upsurge of scientific effort to combat Covid-19? -
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Kenya and Covid-19: Pandemic Response Risks Excluding Minority Groups
Identity based welfare exclusion reinforces the Kenyan's state fault lines of power and access -
How Mauritius’ unique political culture helped it beat COVID-19
When a welfare state and good neighbours prove their worth. Read all our COVID-19 coverage Every day at 6pm, one of the co-author’s 10-year-old ... -
Fighting continues in Anglophone Cameroon despite COVID-19 concerns
Government raids have displaced people, increasing risks of transmission. Separatist attacks have impeded humanitarian and public health efforts. Read all our COVID-19 coverage For ... -
This is how the youth is mobilising tech during COVID19
During the crisis, young people are innovating and disrupting. These trends should be supported even after the pandemic. Read all our COVID-19 coverage The ... -
Last month could’ve been a real turning point for Africa-China ties
But it wasn’t. Instead of using the maltreatment of Africans in China as an opportunity to take a more assertive stance, Africa’s leaders let ...
